Leiper's Fork Straight Rye Whiskey
95 Proof
3 Years 10 Months
Straight Rye
Leiper's Fork Distillery
$85.99
55% rye, 30% corn, 15% malted barley
Nose
Candied orange, orange marmalade, licorice, and signature barrel spice with a peppery orange note on the back.
Palate
Full-bodied with flavor that excites the entire palate from front to back including the cheeks and under the tongue; notes of toasted rye bread with marmalade jelly spread and salted butter, pumpernickel rye, and floral notes with nice viscosity and legs.
Finish
Medium to long finish with lingering marmalade sweetness and spice drops.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
Leiper's Fork crafts an excellent Southern-style straight rye that demonstrates quality whiskey doesn't require decades of aging, with balanced rye spice and barrel complexity that impresses even wheated bourbon enthusiasts.
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Perfection